Teacher of Hair and Beauty & Functional Skills (English)

Finding the very best talent is important to us. We wouldn't want to lose our ideal candidate due to working hours. We are happy to talk about your preferred working pattern and what might be suitable for the role.

Work Location: The Hastings Academy and The St Leonards Academy

A new and exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Hair and Beauty, with Functional Skills – English.

We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Hair and Beauty and Functional Skills - English, to join us as we launch our new fully equipped health and beauty training salon. 

The input of the successful candidate will ensure this innovative alternative learning provision will provide our students aged between 14 and 16 years old, with quality education and practical health and beauty training to attain the Hair and Beauty VTCT Technical Award and the Functional Skills Certificates – English.

You will be highly motivated and committed to meeting the diverse needs of students, improving outcomes, enhancing inclusion and support, and the Trust values of inclusivity and personalised learning. 

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Harriett Catt on h.catt@thehastingsacademy.org.uk

The Hastings Academy

Our mission is to provide all our students with the opportunities they need to become well-rounded citizens who believe in themselves, value others and can make a positive difference to their world.

We believe in every student’s potential, and we encourage them to aim high. We teach them to have respect for themselves, the community and each other.

All who work and are a part of The Hastings Academy are continually striving to ensure we are the academy of choice. It has a published admissions number of 180 (900 pupils in total) and hosts a special facility for up to 10 young people with speech, language, and communication difficulties.

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The St Leonards Academy

Here at The St Leonards Academy, we have a clear vision of what creates successful learners. And we know how to implement it.

Our students are enthusiastic about learning because we make sure we supply excellent teaching and exceptional pastoral care. As well as focussing on academic achievement we are equally committed to the improvement of our students' character through the promotion of our five virtues of kindness, respect, honesty, resilience and self-discipline.

They have opportunities galore to develop these virtues through our personal development curriculum and our enrichment programme that offers everything from rock-climbing to formal debating. Above all, they take pride in themselves, their school, and their learning.

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We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits.

These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

Take a closer look: Work With Us - Brighton Academies Trust

As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.

At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests.

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Find out more

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack

Please apply today. 

A helpful guide to completing your application is available here: Guidance on your application

Closing date: 31 March 2024

Interview date: By Arrangement

Our commitment

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from all members of the community. 

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us either by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Bev Lawrence 01424 905 306.